If you are a chain smoker and trying to get pregnant then
please stop smoking as cigarette
smoking is harmful to the ovaries, and the
degree of damage is dependent upon the amount and length of the time a woman
smokes or is exposed to a smoked environment. Nicotine and other harmful chemicals
in cigarettes interfere with the body’s ability to create estrogen, a hormone
that regulates folliculogenesis and ovulation. Female smokers also have
decreased rates of fertility and decreased fallopian tube function. It not only
can lead to all kinds of serious problems with the baby but also reduces the
chances of IVF producing a live birth by 34% and increases the risk of an IVF
pregnancy miscarrying by 30%. A pregnant woman who smokes also adds a risk to
pregnancy. If you smoke for many years or smoke many cigarettes per day,
your risk for fertility problems is increased. When you smoke, more than 7000
chemicals spread throughout your entire body and all of your organs. This can
lead to serious fertility problems like blocked fallopian tubes, damage to your
reproductive organs, premature
menopause, genetic issues etc. Ovarian
aging is thought to be a major contributor to unexplained infertility.
Not only that but due to the toxins that released from
cigarettes; smokers are more likely to suffer from miscarriage than non-smokers.
In addition, smoking increases several health risks during pregnancy, such as
preterm labour and ectopic pregnancy. Despite these warnings, millions of women
of childbearing age still continue to smoke. By doing so, they risk their own
health and the health of their babies.
Many researches has been done in the past regarding smoking
and infertility and it has also found that the more cigarettes a woman smokes a
day, the longer she will take to get pregnant. If you quit smoking then it'll
improve your chances of conceiving, be easier on your body, healthier for your
baby, and lower the risk of miscarrying the pregnancy before you've even had a
chance to give up smoking.
Smoking causes fertility problems for
men too. Men that smoke cigarettes are at an increased risk for the male
fertility problems like lower sperm count and sperm motility problems (motility
is the ability of sperm to swim towards and penetrate the egg)
Life Management strategies recommended:
- Start by quitting
- Eat a well-balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D
- Avoid excessive use of alcohol
- Exercise Regularly
- Be Nature friendly
- Be Your Own Bodyguard
